Steven M. Baker is a partner at Bertoldo, Baker, Carter, Smith & Cullen, where he represents clients in complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Steve comes from a family that has long been dedicated to helping others, providing advocacy and engaging in activism to assist those in need and give back to the community. Steve continues this familial tradition by advocating tirelessly for victims of negligence, as well as the families of those wrongfully killed. He has dedicated his entire practice to this area of law and is devoted to doing everything in his power to achieve the best possible outcomes on behalf of his clients.
An accomplished and respected attorney, Steve has earned numerous awards and accolades over the years, including an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest peer-review rating offered by the prestigious organization. He also has a 10.0 rating on Avvo, was named in the Top 100 by the National Trial Lawyers, and earned the Lifetime Achievement Award from America’s Top 100 Attorneys in 2017, among many other honors.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NV | Active | 1992 | 05/18/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2015 |
Trial Lawyer of the Year | Nevada Trial Lawyers Association | 2014 |
Top Lawyers Best of the Best | Vegas Inc. | 2013 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2012 |
Power of One | Young Israel Aish | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Mountain States Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum, | 2009 |
Best Teacher | Clark County Bar Association | 1988 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Bertoldo, Baker, Carter, Smith & Cullen | 1991 - Present |
Law Clerk | Law Office of Mark Tobin | 1989 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Nevada Law Foundation | collegue | 2009 - Present |
Nevada Justice Association | Board Member | 2005 - Present |
Clark County Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
Nevada Justice Association | President | 2009 - 2010 |
Nevada Justice Association | Vice President | 2008 - 2009 |
Nevada Justice Association | Secretary | 2007 - 2008 |
Clark County Bar Association | Co-chair | 1996 - 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of California - San Diego | Literature | 1988 |
Pepperdine University, School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Posted by Tina
October 2, 2018
Justin Smerber, Litigation Attorney on Apr 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse this lawyer. Steve is a brilliant attorney with superb litigation and trial skills.
Clifton Clark, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 17, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Talented litigator who serves his clients with great compassion. Second to none with respect to legal intelligence and yielding amazing results for his clients.
Justin Smerber, Litigation Attorney on Apr 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse this lawyer. Steve is a brilliant attorney with superb litigation and trial skills.
Clifton Clark, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 17, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Talented litigator who serves his clients with great compassion. Second to none with respect to legal intelligence and yielding amazing results for his clients.
Robert Cardenas, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 24, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Highly intelligent; skilled litigator.